What UTS students say
UTS students tell why they wanted to come to uni, how they decided what to do, how they got in and what studying at uni is like.
Most of them didn't have 90-something ATARs. Some came from priority schools. Some come from low-income families. Some came to uni after going to TAFE or working. Some have a disability or other experiences that affected their achievements in high school.
Their stories are here to help you decide whether uni is right for you.
Allison
"A lot of students feel that they should know what they want to do for the rest of their lives. But uni is about discovery."
Ashur
"You're not spoon-fed at uni, and the work is relayed a lot faster. I tend to leave things to the last minute, so at first there were a lot of late nights trying to finish the work! It only took me a couple of months to get into a routine."
Daniel
"I worked in a fruit shop after HSC and it was the push I needed – I could see this was what I could end up doing if I didn't get any skills."
Elias
Elias came to uni through the UTS Educational Access Scheme (inpUTS), and has a hearing impairment.
Mariam Sarah
"If you have a strength in an area at school, it's really helpful if you do similar subjects at uni. Having an interest in something earlier really helps, even with terminology and understanding concepts."
Sergio
Sergio wasn't sure he'd ever get to university – he was expelled in Year 12 and, while he took his HSC, he didn't do well.
